Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Indonesia President Expects Sumatra Recovery in 2-3 Months After Deadly Floods
A very bad flood happened in Sumatra, Indonesia, which killed more than 1,000 people and left many missing.
The president said it will take 2-3 months for things to go back to normal.
The government is building temporary homes and has stopped some companies from operating because they might have made the flood worse.
They are also taking away some permits for using the forest.
Other countries offered to help, but the president said they can handle it themselves.
The death toll from floods and landslides on Sumatra has reached 1,030, with 206 people still missing.
President Prabowo Subianto expects normal activities to resume in 2-3 months.
Reconstruction is underway, with hundreds of temporary homes to be built, costing at least $3.11 billion.
Deforestation linked to mining and logging is said to have worsened the flood impact.
The environment ministry has temporarily halted operations of companies accused of violations and will revoke permits of those found guilty.
- Who
- Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, affected residents, green groups, environment ministry
- What
- Deadly floods and landslides on Sumatra, reconstruction efforts, permit revocations
- When
- Floods in late November, current updates as of Monday, December 15
- Where
- Sumatra, Indonesia, with additional impacts in southern Thailand and Malaysia
- Why
- Heavy rains and cyclones caused floods and landslides, exacerbated by deforestation
- Death Toll
- 1,030
- Missing Persons
- 206
- Estimated Reconstruction Cost
- $3.11 billion
- Temporary Homes
- Hundreds to be built
- Deforestation Impact
- Linked to mining and logging
- Permits Revoked
- 22 forest use permits (over 1 million hectares)
- Affected Provinces
- 3 provinces on Sumatra
- Foreign Aid
- Offered by foreign leaders
